SplitBunch Events

Silicon Valley Reads Book Discussion: "Front Desk" by Kelly Yang
2026-01-18 13:00 - 14:00 (America/Los_Angeles)
Join us for a fun and thought-provoking discussion of “Front Desk” by Kelly Yang!
Based on the author’s real-life experience, Kelly Yang’s award-winning novel follows 10-year-old Mia Tang, a recent Chinese immigrant whose family manages a rundown motel in California. While facing poverty, racism, and the unfairness of the American Dream, Mia bravely takes on the role of front desk manager—but her real job is building a community. Front Desk illustrates “Bridges to Belonging” as Mia, her parents, and the long-term tenants (“weeklies”) transform the Calivista Motel into a sanctuary for close friends. Through compassion and courage, they stand up for one another against injustice, proving that a sense of belonging is a powerful force created not by wealth or status, but by kindness, solidarity, and finding your voice to fight for those who need a place to call home.
Bring your creativity to a special project with your peers and enjoy a fun, engaging activity! Snacks will be offered to participants.
In today’s world, the need for connection is more important and more powerful than ever. Our 2026 theme, Bridges to Belonging, explores how we can build bridges... to one another, to our families, and to our communities, to create genuine belonging.
Recommended for middle-grade students.
Free. Registration required.

This event is a part of the annual Silicon Valley Reads (SV Reads) program.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Reading to Children with Vivian
2026-01-18 13:00 - 14:00
Participating in the Reading to Children program is a great way for children to develop their imagination and spark a love for books, reading and learning. Children will enjoy one-on-one or small group interaction with our volunteer. Kids are also welcome to practice reading to our volunteer.
Reading to Children will take place in the Children’s Area.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Lego® Club!
2026-01-18 13:00 - 14:00
Come join us every Sunday for Lego® Club! We have tons of Lego® bricks for you to build and explore! Duplo® bricks are also available for our younger friends.
Want to push yourself and try something a little more difficult? Ask the librarian for a Lego® Challenge!
Important: Children under 5 must be accompanied by their parents as small LEGO® pieces can be choking hazards.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Board Game Day
2026-01-18 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for a volunteer-led hour of family friendly board games on the third Sunday of every month! The library will have games on hand, but participants are also welcome to bring their own games to play at the library. Please bring games that are appropriate for all ages. Light refreshments will be served.
Free. No registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Family Storytime
2026-01-18 12:30 - 13:00
Storytime is designed to accommodate a mix of ages and invites the entire family to participate in early literacy activities such as stories, songs, rhymes, fingerplays, and movement activities. Storytime is a fun and interactive experience for the whole family that promotes the joys of reading and learning for all ages. This program is geared for children of all ages and their parents/caregivers!
This program is developed to align with the Early Education Quality Standards.
Free. No registration required.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Asistencia Tecnologica - Ayuda Personalizada
2026-01-18 12:00 - 15:00
La biblioteca te brindará apoyo para:

Abrir una cuenta de correo electronico
Conectarse a un hotspot/Wifi
Usar Chromebooks/computadoras
Usar Zoom
Encontrar e inscribirse en clases de la biblioteca
Obtener una targeta de la biblioteca
Reservar materiales
Usar aplicaciones de la biblioteca
Teléfono móvil
Busca en internet

Este es un programa presencial organizado en la Sucursal de la Biblioteca Latinoamericana. El personal de la biblioteca o un voluntario estarán allí para guiarte en todo, pero serás tú quien controle la computadora.
Si no puede asistir a su cita, llame y cancele. Se dará prioridad a los clientes que no falten a sus citas.
Gratis. Se requiere registro. Para registrarse, llame al (408) 294-1237.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Stained Glass Painting Workshop
2026-01-18 11:00 - 14:00
Explore the beauty of stained-glass design in this hands-on workshop. Participants will trace intricate geometric patterns and use vibrant glass paints to create stunning, light-catching effects. This meditative experience invites artistic expression through symmetry, color, and detail while drawing inspiration from traditional Islamic architectural motifs found around the world.
Registration is required and will open 21 days prior to the program date. Attendees must remain for the full duration of the session.
Program Timetable:11 am – Start time for the workshop (Part 1)12:30-1 pm – Break time for the art piece to dry1-1:45 pm – Class resumes (Part 2)1:45-2 pm – Clean up
For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@lib.sccgov.org.
Photo credit: Nahla Molla

Gentle Flow Yoga
2026-01-18 10:15 - 11:15
Gentle Flow Yoga: Movement, Breath & Relaxation
Join us for a free community yoga class designed for teens and adults of all levels. This gentle flow practice combines mindful movement, simple breathing techniques, and a calming guided meditation to help reduce stress, improve flexibility, and restore balance. No prior yoga experience is needed—just bring your mat and an open mind. Come connect with yourself and your community in a welcoming, supportive space.
This class takes place on most Sundays. Please check our online calendar for our next session.
For teens and adults age 13+. No registration needed and walk-ins welcome.
For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.

Tai Chi with Nelson Ng
2026-01-18 10:00 - 12:00
Join us for Tai Chi sessions with Nelson Ng! In this weekly class, participants will learn the basic principles and the philosophy behind Tai Chi, gaining flexibility and a better sense of balance through slow, gentle movement.
Nelson started learning Chen’s Tai Chi in 1989 from Master Gene Chen, who was a disciple of Grandmaster Feng ZhiQiang. Nelson has been teaching since 2014.
This class is free and open to beginners as well as those who have previous Tai Chi experience. People of all ages are welcome. You must sign in upon arrival.

1:1 Tech Mentor
2026-01-18 00:00, 2026-01-17 00:00
Free. By appointment only.
Call for availability. Same day booking not always possible.
Offered in English, Español, or Tiếng Việt.
Would you like to find out more about computers? Learn at your own pace!
What We Do:

Intro to computer basics
Account or device setup
Intro to Microsoft Office
Job search & resume help
Navigating/organizing email
And more!

Contact Seven Trees by phone (408) 808-3056 or email at tiffany.lam@sjlibrary.org to make an appointment.
ADA Accommodation Requests

Girls Who Code
2026-01-17 15:30 - 16:30
Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026 Time: 3:30pm – 4:30pm Location: Technology Lab
The Los Gatos Library has partnered with @GirlsWhoCode to create a club meant for people ages 12-18 to learn to code and change the world!
“What will I Learn?
Our middle and high school Clubs encourage you to impact the community in a positive way through code. In order to build the skills you need to make an impact, you will learn how to code from our fun online tutorials and activities that will help you build animations, games, apps, and other things that you dream up! We have tutorials in Python, HTML/CSS, JavaScript, and Java.”
Email: signup@gwc-losgatos.org to register.

Amplify: Young Entrepreneurs
2026-01-17 13:00 - 15:00
Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026 Time: 1:00 pm – 3:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room
Have you ever thought about starting your own business? Learn the basics of finance and entrepreneurship at this bootcamp presented by the students in Scientific Minds of America. We’ll cover investing, business planning, and pitches. There will also be an opportunity to showcase your own ideas and creativity.
This event is part of Amplify: Teen Voices, a program for teens who want to share their interests and passions with an audience.

Drop-in Bike Clinic
2026-01-17 10:30 - 13:30
Date: Saturday, January 17, 2026 Time: 10:30 am – 1:30 pm Presenter: Ryan Murphy Location: Bike Fix-it Station (Outside Franklin St. Entrance) Come join us every third Saturday of the month for the Drop-in Bike Clinic!

Use our tools to work on your bike. All ages welcome.
Professional bike mechanic Ryan Murphy will be available for advice and help with:

Changing a tire
Adjusting gears and brakes
Identifying that mysterious noise, and more!

Meet at our Dero Fix-it station, on Franklin Street.

This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Mountain View Library.

Cupertino Pizza My Heart Dine-Out to Support WILCOX HIGH PTSA, January 14 2026, 4:00–9:00 PM
2026-01-14 16:00 - 21:00 | 19409 Stevens Creek Blvd, 19409 Stevens Creek Blvd, CA, 95014, United States
🍕 DINE OUT & SUPPORT WILCOX HIGH PTSA! 🍕
📅 Wednesday, January 14⏰ 4:00–9:00 PM📍 Pizza My Heart19409 Stevens Creek BlvdCupertino, CA 95014(Main Street shopping area)
💙 30% of your food and beverage purchase will be donated to Wilcox PTSA!
👉 How to participate:

Order online at www.pizzamyheart.com and enter Coupon Code: WPT114 at checkout

Or show this flyer at the register when ordering in person

Please invite your friends and neighbors—every order helps! 🍕There are only a handful of fundraisers left this school year, and we truly appreciate your continued support.
Thank you!Wilcox PTSA SSO

Sunnyvale Kurated Kitchens Dine-Out to Support Columbia Middle School PTA, January 14 2026, 8:00–8:00 PM
2026-01-14 08:00 - 20:00 | 155 E Maude Ave, 155 E Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA, 94085, United States
🍽️ Dine Out for Columbia Middle School PTA! 🎉
📍 Kurated Kitchens📍 155 E Maude Ave, Sunnyvale, CA 94085📅 Tuesday, January 14 from 8am-8pm
Support Columbia Middle School PTA by dining at Kurated Kitchen on January 14! Kurated Kitchen will generously donate 25% of your purchase to the PTA when you participate.
👉 How to participate:✔️ Order in person or online✔️ Use promo code EDUCATION at checkout
Every meal makes a difference and helps support programs and activities for our Columbia Middle School students.
📣 Invite friends, family, and neighbors — the more orders, the more we raise!
Thank you for supporting our school community ❤️

Open Sewing Studio
2026-01-10 15:30 - 17:00
Do you have a sewing project but need the equipment and space? Are you interested in learning about the basics of a sewing machine?
Open Sewing Studio is a space for both beginners looking to learn as well as experienced sewists looking for the time and space to work on their project. We will have sewing machines, table space, fabric scraps, and tools available for attendees. Bring your own projects and have fun!
Note:

Use of machines will be on a first-come, first-serve basis due to limited supply.
Our staff is only available to support very basic projects.
Please keep in mind Open Sewing Studio is limited to 1.5 hours.
This event is for teens and adults.

Mindfulness Meditation
2026-01-10 13:00 - 14:00
Come and improve your mental and physical health in mindfulness meditation sessions led by Phuong Pham. Each session is 45 minutes of sitting and/or walking meditation followed by 15 minutes of group sharing and Q&A. It is open to all levels of experience and no registration is required.
Participants are encouraged to bring their own yoga mats and/or meditation cushions. Chairs are available for those who do not bring them.
Phuong is a Buddhist nun experienced in leading mindfulness meditation. You can learn more about Phuong here and can watch her meditation videos on the library’s YouTube channel here.

Chinese Calligraphy with Jojo Liu
2026-01-10 11:30 - 12:30
Join us for a class in Chinese calligraphy with Jojo Liu.Chinese calligraphy is one of the most traditional art forms in the world and is truly representative of Eastern art and culture. Teacher Jojo Liu’s grandfather inspired and taught her to practice Chinese calligraphy from a young age. A current board member for the San Francisco Chinese Arts Association (舊金山中華藝術學會) as well as a member of the American Artist Association (美國藝術家協會), Jojo Liu’s work was published in the 2018 San Francisco Chinese Arts Association Member Catalogue and in the 2019 Chinese American Artists in Los Angeles Member Catalogue. Materials will be provided and you will leave with an example of Chinese calligraphy.

Winter Fruit Tree Pruning
2026-01-10 11:00 - 12:00
Date: Saturday, January 10, 2026 Time: 11:00 am – 12:00 pm Presenter: Allen Buchinski Location: Online
Registration is required. Sign up below to receive the Zoom information on the morning of the event.
Winter is the best time to prune fruit trees because they’re dormant and you can see the tree structure. Proper pruning timing and technique allows your trees to produce the best fruit.
Come join us for a free online workshop to learn about pruning fruit trees, presented by UC Master Gardener Allen Buchinski. Learn the why, how, and when of pruning for best structure and fruit production. Allen has worked at the Emma Prusch Park Farm High-Density Fruit Orchard where the trees are kept small and at a reduced height to make harvesting ladder-free!

Meditation with Sara
2026-01-10 10:15 - 10:45
Join us for a guided meditation experience with Sara. Welcome to all experience levels. This will be a seated meditation session that lasts about 30 minutes.

External Event: FOPAL Book Sale
2026-01-10 09:30 - 16:00
Don’t miss this month’s Friends of the Palo Alto Library Book Sale! There will be three rooms with over 70,000 books, CDs, DVDs, puzzles, etc., new & gently used, all sorted, very reasonably priced! Proceeds benefit the Palo Alto libraries.
For the safety and comfort of all participants, masks are suggested and room occupancy will be lower than usual. Please visit fopal.org for more information.
Saturday Hours:Bargain Room 9:30am – 4pmChildren’s Room 10am – 4pmMain Room 11am – 4pm
Sunday Hours:All Rooms 1pm – 4pm

Create CU: Monoprints Using Ink and Watercolor
2026-01-09 19:00 - 20:15
Monoprints Using Ink and Watercolor
Learn how to make one-of-a-kind monoprints by tracing over an image and then using watercolor to make your image pop.
Room 201B | 7-8:30pm
Online registration Opens Friday, December 19 at 10am.

All Materials and Instruction provided
This program is for adults 18+
Sponsored by the Friends of the Cupertino Library

Pages and Paws Reading Buddy
2026-01-09 15:30 - 16:30
Date: Friday, January 9, 2026 Time: 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room
Therapy reading dogs provide a comforting presence for children as they navigate the exciting realm of books.
This initiative aims to build confidence, enhance literacy skills and instill a lifelong love for reading.
Therapy dogs plan to visit on the first Friday of each month, but review our calendar to confirm dates. Limited registration is intentional to allow readers rewarding one-on-one reading time with a therapy dog.
This month, up to three threapy dogs will be visiting. More details on your confirmed time-slot, and instruction to follow once registered.
Ages 8-12.

Knit-Alongs at Cupertino Library
2026-01-09 14:30 - 16:00
Starting Time: 2:30 pmEnding Time: 4:00 pmCommunity Room 201A On the first Friday of each month we will meet in Room 201B
Cupertino Library Knit Alongs continue in 2026!. All adult knitters and crocheters are welcome. No registration or sign up required. We’re always happy to meet someone new, so please feel free to join us. Meet new friends, start a new project, or finish an old one. *Please note, This is mostly a social group for knitters and crocheters aged 18 and older. It is not intended to be a class for regular knitting and crochet instruction.*We can supply some knitting and crochet supplies, but everyone is encouraged to bring their own knitting needles, crochet hooks and yarn. For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.

Graphic Novel Book Club
2026-01-08 19:00 - 20:30
Monthly book discussion on a graphic novel selected by the group! This program is for readers age 16 and up.
2025-2026 titles:

September 11: Understanding Comics by Scott McCloud (1994), 224 pages
October 9: Artificial: A Love Story by Amy Kurzweil (2023), 368 pages
November 13: The Road by Cormac McCarthy (2024), 160 pages
December 11: The House by Paco Roca (2019), 134 pages
January 8: In: A Graphic Novel by Will McPhail (2021), 272 pages
February 12: Special presentations by book club members who are authors: Mimi & Soni Discover Dussehra Legends by Devika Joglekar (2019), Kye in the Valley of Gold by Kyle Hurlbut (2024), Smiling Through the Mask by Daniele Archambault (2022)
March 12: Feeding Ghosts by Tessa Hulls (2024), 400 pages
April 9: Yellow Cab by Benoit Cohen (2022), 168 pages
May 14: 40 Men and 12 Rifles: Indochina 1954 by Marcelino Truong (2023), 296 pages
Titles can be borrowed from the Palo Alto City Library and through our Link+ system – click on the links above or search in our catalog for more information.

Meetings are held in person in the Midtown Room at Mitchell Park Library and facilitated by Danièle Archambault. The GNBC has been meeting since 2015!

Danièle Archambault, Ph.D. (Linguistics), is a researcher, author, and educator who is interested in comics as a way to document a society’s cultural and linguistic landscape. Originally from Montreal, Quebec, she now lives in Palo Alto, where she is an artist in residence at the Cubberley Artist Studio Program, a program of the City of Palo Alto. In the past few years, she has published several full-color comic books, graphic novels, and electronic books. Ms. Archambault is a regular guest speaker on documenting culture and dialects through comics at various educational and cultural institutions. She teaches Visual Storytelling at the Palo Alto Art Center, and at other educational venues. http://danielebd.com/

Reading Buddies at Cupertino Library
2026-01-08 19:00 - 20:00
Buddy up with a furry friend and read aloud from your favorite book! Practice your reading skills and build up your self-confidence reading to a patient and furry listener.

This program is for children who have completed Kindergarten through 5th grade.
Parents are asked to remain in the library during the 20-minute program.
Registration opens the 3rd Monday of the month. Children must register for this program in-person at the Children’s Reference Desk, and may register for one reading session each month.

Thank you to Furry Friends P.A.T.S. (Pet Assisted Therapy Services) – www.furryfriends.org – for co-sponsoring this program.
For accessibility accommodations (ex. ASL), please fill out the online form at sccld.org/accessibility 7+ days prior to the event. If you need assistance with the form, speak with a staff member at your local library, call (408) 540-3945, or email us at ask@sccl.org.

Pageturners: My Friends by Fredrik Backman
2026-01-08 18:30 - 19:30
Palo Alto Pageturners meets on the second Thursday of the month in the Embarcadero Room. At the end of each year, we suggest and vote on books to read and sometimes invite local authors to discuss their books.
You don’t have to register, but you will receive a reminder email if you register.
Here’s our reading list for 2026:

My Friends by Fredrik Bachman – January
The Wager: A Tale of a Shipwreck, Mutiny and Murder by David Grann – February
South of the Border, West of the Sun by Haruki Murakami – March
Trespassers at the Golden Gate: A True Account of Love, Murder, and Madness in Gilded-Age San Francisco by Gary Krist – April
The Best We Could Do by Thi Bui – May
The Wedding People by Alison Espach – June
Unlikely Animals: A Novel by Annie Hartnett – July
Say Nothing: A True Story of Murder and Memory in Northern Ireland by Patrick Radden Keefe – August
The Frozen River by Ariel Lawhon – September
We’ll Prescribe You a Cat by Syou Ishida – October
What We Can Know by Ian McEwan – November
The Amazing Adventures of Kavalier & Clay by Michael Chabon – December

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Creative Break: Create Your Own Reading Journal!
2026-01-08 16:30 - 18:00
Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026 Time: 4:30pm – 6:00pm Location: Conference Room
Have you been wanting to start journaling or using a planner but can't find the time or space to do it at home? Take some time for creativity at the Library and journal, work on your planner, or draw in your sketchbook. We'll provide some inspiration and fun stationery like washi tape, stickers, stamps, and pens, you bring your journal/planner/sketchbook/etc.
*This month you'll have the opportunity to make a 2026 reading tracker!*
This is a drop in program, so join us for 10 minutes if that's all you have, or stay for the whole time!

Let's Create
2026-01-08 15:00 - 17:00
Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026 Time: 3:00 pm – 5:00 pm Location: 1st Floor Program Room

Drop in for an afternoon of art and crafts that is self-directed, choice-driven, and celebrates the experience of discovery. This program is for children ages 5 and up.

This event is generously sponsored by the Friends of the Mountain View Library.
